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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2017 13:03:56 GMT
Thank you for the input on the Z pack. I was also wondering about the effectiveness of Z pack against bronchitis. Of course, I am also taking doxycycline but I would think that a stronger anti biotic would be necessary. Of course, I did get a second shot of rocefin. I am drinking a TON of water which does not go well with the strong cough!  I do feel marginally better this morning than I did last night. DH is officially on caregiver duty all weekend and I am not doing anything but resting. |
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Post by katybee on Jul 22, 2017 13:09:45 GMT
Thank you for the input on the Z pack. I was also wondering about the effectiveness of Z pack against bronchitis. Of course, I am also taking doxycycline but I would think that a stronger anti biotic would be necessary. Of course, I did get a second shot of rocefin. I am drinking a TON of water which does not go well with the strong cough! I do feel marginally better this morning than I did last night. DH is officially on caregiver duty all weekend and I am not doing anything but resting. I am confused about the antibiotics. Is it for sure a bacterial bronchitis? Because that is rare. Most bronchitis is viral, and I don't think antibiotics can help that… |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2017 13:16:27 GMT
I am confused too! I would have rather gone to my family doctor because he is much more careful about putting me on antibiotics. Urgent care tends to throw antibiotics at everything. Now I am on them and I have to finish the entire course.
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Post by katybee on Jul 22, 2017 13:19:07 GMT
I am confused too! I would have rather gone to my family doctor because he is much more careful about putting me on antibiotics. Urgent care tends to throw antibiotics at everything. Now I am on them and I have to finish the entire course. Talk to your regular doctor. You only have to finish them if you want them to be 100% effective, but if you do not have a bacterial infection, they are not going to be effective anyway. It's not like stopping steroids early... |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 22, 2017 17:00:32 GMT
I hope you are feeling better.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2017 20:37:53 GMT
I'm at the ER...pneumonia it is. They're deciding whether to admit me or send me home after iv antibiotics.
My sat level is dropping as low as 88%
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Post by Zee on Jul 22, 2017 20:45:31 GMT
I'm at the ER...pneumonia it is. They're deciding whether to admit me or send me home after iv antibiotics. My sat level is dropping as low as 88% I'm glad you're getting taken care of, hope you feel better soon |
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Post by paigepea on Jul 22, 2017 21:08:21 GMT
I get bronchitis and have broken ribs a few times from coughing. An inhaler helped me the most. Feel better!
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Post by azredhead on Jul 22, 2017 21:10:20 GMT
HUGSS!! just saw your update.. I hope you get some relief That cough is so hard to get rid off... get better soon!
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Post by mom on Jul 22, 2017 22:04:19 GMT
Ugh! I was hoping you had turned the corner with this crap. Sorry you are still not doing well!
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Post by anniefb on Jul 22, 2017 22:13:43 GMT
Good to hear you're getting some IV antibiotics. Hope that clears it up.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2017 22:30:09 GMT
The ER hooked me up. Rocefin antibiotic via IV, anti inflammatory via IV, two breathing treatments and a crap load of scripts for at home. The rocefin hurt going in since they could only get a 22 gauge needle in my hand. My arms had no veins available. I am a very difficult stick. My goal for the next 3-4 days is to sleep and rest.
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Post by ~KellyAnn~ on Jul 22, 2017 22:39:31 GMT
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
I've had bronchitis several times and pneumonia once. I wouldn't wish that
on anyone. It's miserable.
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Post by momto4kiddos on Jul 22, 2017 23:14:44 GMT
Oh wow you've been through it. Hopefully the trip to the ER does the trick and you start to feel better! Keep us posted and let us know how you are doing.
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Post by garagesaler on Jul 23, 2017 2:51:07 GMT
Hoping you are feeling better soon.
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Post by destined2bmom on Jul 23, 2017 3:21:31 GMT
I am sorry. I hope you feel better soon.
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Post by flute4peace on Jul 23, 2017 3:23:07 GMT
Oh goodness. I pray that you're finally resting peacefully.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Jul 23, 2017 3:28:47 GMT
Sounds miserable. I hope you're feeling better soon!
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Post by marianne on Jul 23, 2017 4:08:29 GMT
Oh, I just saw your update... I'm sorry. Hope you start feeling better real quick.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Jul 23, 2017 10:05:25 GMT
I hope you feel better soon! I'm fighting viral bronchitis now, ended up going to Urgent Care yesterday because of the fever I've had for four days. No antibiotics for me, just Tessalon pills for cough.
I hope you can beat this thing! It's no fun being sick in the summertime.
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 23, 2017 11:45:35 GMT
I hope you are on the mend soon! Please, don't hesitate to return to the ER or your PCP if you don't see improvement.
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Post by purplebee on Jul 23, 2017 12:35:39 GMT
I feel your pain.... Neglected a cough/cold which turned into bronchitis, then pneumonia. Sickest I've ever been and coughed for weeks and weeks. Was lucky MD decided to treat me at home (I begged!) with an arsenal of prescriptions, including an inhaler. It does sound like you are on your way to recovery, hope you start feeling better quickly and can rest. It will take time, don't push yourself.
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Post by alexa11 on Jul 23, 2017 14:50:41 GMT
Oh my goodness! Feel better soon!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 15:50:25 GMT
I went to bed at 9pm last night and dh just woke me up at 10:30am so I could take my meds. I slept for 13.5 hours and I do feel better this morning. My plan for today is to rest and rest and rest.
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Post by christine58 on Jul 23, 2017 15:51:20 GMT
Baby steps...rest and more rest
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 23, 2017 15:56:44 GMT
Just read your latest update. I hope you've rounded the corner and are back on the path to wellness.
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Post by christine58 on Jul 24, 2017 21:10:16 GMT
I went to bed at 9pm last night and dh just woke me up at 10:30am so I could take my meds. I slept for 13.5 hours and I do feel better this morning. My plan for today is to rest and rest and rest. How are you today?? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2017 22:08:28 GMT
I missed my second dose of anti biotic last night. Stupid mistake. This cough is horrible. My ribs hurt from the severity of the cough. I am able to work from home most of this week which is a blessing. I am feeling so down. I should not be reading about pneumonia recovery on the internet!
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Post by christine58 on Jul 24, 2017 22:13:14 GMT
Pneumonia is a bitch to recover from...so don't be skipping any more meds..set an alarm and DO NOT OVERDO it
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